Leavine Family Racing sacks crew chief Todd Parrott

Todd Parrott

Leavine Family Racing has relieved crew chief Todd Parrott of his No. 95 Chevrolet crew chief duties effective immediately, the team announced Monday morning.

Currently 27th in points, driver Michael McDowell picked up his first career top-five finish earlier this year at Daytona with Parrott atop the box. The veteran crew chief has notched 31 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series wins and led Dale Jarrett to the 1999 premier series title.

Jon Leonard, who had been serving as race engineer, will take his first swing at interim crew chief duties this weekend at Kansas Speedway.

Kasey Kahne will helm the No. 95 Chevy beginning in 2018.